Florida's opossums could soon become weaponized against prolific and invasive Burmese pythons by tracking them.

Some of Florida’s opossums may soon start dying for a noble cause. A few select marsupials fitted with tracking collars may begin to lead scientists to invasive Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) ...

The collars send a signal to researchers after a opossum is eaten, leading to the snake's location ...

Scientists in Florida have launched a new offensive against the Burmese python invasion, this time using opossums, one of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida panther and opossum share brief exchange. Photo: Dick Brewer Florida panthers prey on an assortment of mammals, including ...

Wildlife researchers have found an unconventional way to help control invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida Everglades – by using one of the snakes’ favorite prey. Opossums are a key food source for ...

The strange discovery was made March 13 near the Long Doggers bar and grill in Melbourne Beach, Florida, according to a WILD Florida Rescue. WILD Florida Rescue photo One rascally Florida opossum is ...

Florida has launched an unconventional approach to dealing with its invasive python problem. According to CBS News 12 and the Sun Sentinel, research biologists A.J. Sanjar and Michael Cove from the ...

Florida panthers prey on an assortment of mammals, including opossums. But for one seemingly oblivious opossum recently, it must have been its lucky night. The accompanying footage, credited to Dick ...